A close interplay of theatre, theme and meaning

20100124artsThe play Ti Jean and His Brothers is one of the new texts prescribed on the CXC syllabus in its new cycle.  This continues the importance of drama in the study of literature and English Language in the secondary schools around the Caribbean, and the concept long held by CXC that language and literature are integrated studies, subjects and experiences.

The National School of Theatre Arts and Drama will be attempting to contribute to this learning experience by offering a live presentation of the play which will be produced and performed by the National Drama Company this week September 20-22, in three matinee shows at 1pm each day.  It will be directed by Subraj Singh and Al Creighton, with choreography and design by Esther Hamer.

Derek Walcott is